BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) - Nuestra Tarea, the Spanish-language magazine of missions and ministries published by Woman's Missionary Union, is marking its 50th year in print this month.

With its recent format changes, including broader content and profiles of Hispanic church leaders, Nuestra Tarea (translated: Our Task) is a bimonthly 64-page resource to encourage and engage Hispanic churches in missions.

The first issue of Nuestra Tarea was published in 1955 as a 32-page publication featuring Bible study, missionary news, resources for officers, mission study and support, community missions information and assistance for organizational leaders. Since that first issue, the prayer calendar - listing North American and international missionaries by their birthdays - has been part of Nuestra Tarea.